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Hot off the heels of an amazing French Open, the men and women now turn to the grass courts of Wimbledon. Can Rafa continue with his momentum, or can Novak wrestle it back? Can Federer rise up and collect another slam? Can Murray get a breakthrough slam in front of his home crowd? Will there be a darkhorse shocker like Tomic :side: to come through and take the world by storm?

I'm thoroughly looking forward to this event, it's my favourite slam and I'm really hoping to see some great tennis on display. As far as the ladies go, you'd have to think Sharapova, Kvitova, Serena, Azarenka etc will all be in the mix, Stosur a slight chance provided she doesn't choke it up in monumental fashion, and well, who knows with the women, Wozniacki might even break through and break her duck.

June 25th, can't come soon enough.
 
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#919 ·
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Fuck.

But Murray was excellent today, and Federer got yet another dark clowd inside of his head.
 
#924 ·
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Best Murray's ever played for sure. Federer outclassed him 28 days ago but Murray more than returned the favour here. Federer wasn't to his usual standard but he wasn't giving the match to Murray. Wasn't like Federer was leaking unforced errors and double faults. Murray was hitting some immense winners and forcing Federer into mistakes. Beat Djokovic and Federer in straight sets without losing his serve once. GOAT Form. He should be in total BEAST MODE come the Mixed Doubles after that. US Open starts in just under a month. Murray's strongest Slam, have to consider him a strong favourite on his current form. Nadal should be back for it though which will be an even bigger challenge. Think Murray should avoid Nadal until the Final now after winning Gold.

Robson looked adorable on her own behind Murray's team in the box. Really hope for her she gets Gold because she deserves it so much.
 
#928 ·
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This makes the US Open so intriguing now. Murray stepping up, Del Potro continuing to improve, Djokovic slipping, Nadal not fully fit, Federer unpredictable. Then there's the threat of Tsonga too. I cannot wait.:D

Congrats to Murray. He was immense.
 
#929 ·
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Tsonga and Shvedova to win their Maiden slams at US Open!!!!

^ I hope

USO is definately going to be interesting. Can't wait
 
#930 ·
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This could be such a major turning point for Murray. Winning Olympic gold is just as much (if not more) of a big deal than winning a slam. The Olympics happen once every four years, slams happen four times every single year. This was the biggest match of his career, and he nailed it.

First of all this tournament he's proved he can win a five set final, and second he's proved that he can beat the world number one and two in one tournament. He's got momentum on his side, and he should feel very good coming into the US Open this year. His strongest slam, just won the Olympic final against the world number one. He's got a big shot there. So, so happy for him, it just feels like he's just overcame this huge obstacle and now he should be able to play to the standard we know he can.

Ivan Lyndll has done wonders for him. We can officially consider the pairing a success.
 
#931 ·
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I don't remember anyone saying Federer was playing well. They were just saying along the lines of Murray is only winning because Federer was playing below par and Federer is giving it to Murray which isn't true and incredibly harsh on Murray. He proved he could beat the best when he beat Murray and did it again today. You don't beat Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in a major Grass Court Final without playing some great Tennis.
 
#932 ·
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US Open is going to be interesting in boths the mens and womens game. And it's going to be interesting to watch my personal favourite. How much confidence has she lost after that loss to Lisicki? Can Sslava bounce back after suffering that defeat? Can Slava continue her great year? Going to be interesting to see how she does.

Also, we have an injured Nadal, an off form Djokovic, Federer coming off that loss, an on form Murray, Del Potro returning to form. Who will step up? This could be the time where Murray grabs his first grand slam. He's got a big shot at it. And you always got the danger of Tsonga there. When on form, he can beat anyone. Question is, can he find that form and consistency he needs?

Can Serena continue her dominance? Will Kvitova boucne back from her poor run so far? Can Agnie bounce back from a disapointing olympics? What can Aazarenka, and Sharapova do?

Interesting stuff
 
#933 ·
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Really happy for Murray winning gold after the disappointment of losing the final of Wimbledon.

Now hope Murray and Robson win gold in the doubles. Really like Robson, think she can challenge for slams in a couple of years time.

Looking forward to the U.S Open, will be very interesting to watch who wins.
 
#954 ·
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Gutted for Robson. Too think this time last week we'd be gutted at getting a Gold and a Silver. Tremendous week for all the British Athletes in the Tennis, especially Murray and Robson.

Serena's GOAT performance probably won't get the praise it deserves compared to other Olympic feats. Incredible stuff to win Singles and Doubles Gold and not lose your serve all week. She didn't just win both Golds, she fucking BOSSED it.

Put £5 e/w on Murray for the US Open. BITW right now. Djokovic has fallen off pretty badly, Federer's best days are him and Nadal has to recover from a terrible month for him. Expecting him to come back strong though and Del Potro will be a threat at the US. 100% expect Murray to get to the final, if anyone beats him along the way then they'll win it. Not sure yet if a Murray/Potro Final will be possible but if they're on opposite sides of the draw then I'm going for that. Womens is Serena's to lose again. Fucking LOL at the idea of another Womens Player beating on this current form.
 
#955 ·
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Fucking LOL at the idea of another Womens Player beating on this current form.
No womens player beats Serena on this form.

Murray was very impressive, but Serena bossed EVERYONE she played, and did it without breaking a sweat really. Very impressive. Pure beatdowns she put on her opponents.

Wonder if she can keep it up at US Open
 
#960 ·
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Sounds like Murray played brilliantly and thoroughly deserved the gold, as much as I dislike the guy, so fair play. Disappointed in Federer though, from what I've read/heard it sounds like he pretty much didn't turn up and was an absolute shadow of the player he usually is today, and that's his chance of ever getting his single's gold gone now. Still indisputably the greatest player of all time though and a record 17 slams, a record amount of time at world #1, 6 ATP World Tour Finals titles, and an Olympics doubles gold and singles silver isn't too bad!
 
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